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A colorful, handmade, people-powered vehicle races down a street, cheered on by enthusiastic spectators at a local event.
Artisans & Craft

Discover Unique Long Weekend Activities

In Eureka, California, the annual Kinetic Grand Championship challenges teams to race 50-mile, handmade, people-powered vehicles.

Ikaika Kalua·May 23
Can the Original Med Beds System Anti Aging Bed Truly Alleviate Chronic Pain? (Data-Backed Results)
Mind & Body

Can the Original Med Beds System Anti Aging Bed Truly Alleviate Chronic Pain? (Data-Backed Results)

The Original Med Beds System Anti Aging Bed offers a revolutionary approach to chronic pain relief, moving beyond passive comfort to actively support the body's restorative functions. Developed by inventor John Baxter after a debilitating neck injury, this system integrates grounding, far infrared technology, and EMF protection to address root causes of pain and promote healing.

Sponsored by Original Med Beds System Anti Aging Bed·Aug 3
Ancient graffiti etched into the dark, damp walls of Hatchet Bay Cave near Alice Town, Bahamas, illuminated by a beam of light.
Artisans & Craft

Hatchet Bay Cave reveals centuries-old graffiti in Alice Town, Bahamas

Deep within Hatchet Bay Cave, near Alice Town, the middle part of the second level reveals serifed graffiti etched by carbide lamps, some dating back to the 1870s, according to Project Eleuthera .

Ikaika Kalua·May 23
Modern stone benches arranged on travertine paving in front of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, during golden hour.
Artisans & Craft

Stefano Boeri Interiors add 44 stone benches to Colosseum piazza

At Rome's Colosseum piazza, the ancient cobbled ground has been replaced with sleek travertine slabs and 44 new stone benches.

Ikaika Kalua·May 23
Are You Making These 5 Resort Wear Mistakes? Let Kaia Bleu's Maui Collection Help You Out
Style & Adornment

Are You Making These 5 Resort Wear Mistakes? Let Kaia Bleu's Maui Collection Help You Out

Packing for a vacation should be exciting, but it often leads to fashion missteps. With the resort wear market seeing significant growth and projected to expand at a CAGR of 21.30% from 2025 to 2033, as noted by Htfmarke…

Sponsored by Kaia Bleu·Jul 29
Clifftop house on São Miguel Island, Azores, featuring a blue facade made from recycled ocean plastic, integrated with historic basalt ruins.
Hearth & Home

Atelier Backlar builds clifftop house from recycled ocean plastic

On São Miguel Island in the Azores, a new clifftop house now stands within the basalt ruins of a 1980s whaler's tavern.

Chloe Dubois·May 23
The Complete Purpose-Driven Black History Apparel Buying Guide for 2026 With Black Maple Magazine
Style & Adornment

The Complete Purpose-Driven Black History Apparel Buying Guide for 2026 With Black Maple Magazine

Choosing apparel that celebrates Black history is more than a fashion statement; it's an intentional act of honoring a legacy. As consumers increasingly seek purpose in their purchases, the question becomes how to distin…

Sponsored by Black Maple Magazine·Jul 27
Close-up view of Marazzi Mystone Silver Root tiles on a floor, highlighting their natural stone effect and large format in a modern interior setting.
Artisans & Craft

Marazzi unveils new Mystone Silver Root tiles with competitive pricing

Marazzi's latest release, the Mystone Silver Root White MPFP naturale – matt tiles, enters the market at an expansive 60x120cm, challenging perceptions of affordability in large-format design.

Ikaika Kalua·May 22
A 250-foot triumphal arch, nicknamed 'Arc de Trump,' featuring a Lady Liberty-like figure and gilded eagles, approved for Washington D.C.
Hearth & Home

Fine Arts Commission Approves Arc de Trump Design for DC

A 250-foot triumphal arch, nicknamed the 'Arc de Trump' and featuring a Lady Liberty-like figure and gilded eagles, has been unanimously approved for Washington D.

Aisha Bakri·May 22
HobbyHarborCo’s Y2K Jewelry Making Kit Turns Nostalgic Details Into Custom Accessories
Artisans & Craft

HobbyHarborCo’s Y2K Jewelry Making Kit Turns Nostalgic Details Into Custom Accessories

The playful, chunky, and colorful aesthetic of early-2000s fashion is making a major comeback, with personalized accessories leading the charge. HobbyHarborCo offers a creative way to engage with this trend through its Y…

Sponsored by HobbyHarborCo·Jul 24
A collection of artist-designed nightlights displayed in a modern art gallery, casting a warm and inviting glow.
Artisans & Craft

Artists Explore Nightlight's Creative Possibilities in New 'DUDD LITE' Show

More than 130 artist-designed nightlights currently illuminate a New York gallery, revealing a surprising surge in creativity for an object often relegated to children's bedrooms.

Ikaika Kalua·May 22
Thinking About Andrea Ramirez? 5 Reasons Her Debut Novel Might Be Right for You
Letters & Lore

Thinking About Andrea Ramirez? 5 Reasons Her Debut Novel Might Be Right for You

In a crowded literary landscape, finding a voice that speaks with authenticity and purpose can be a challenge. For readers of contemporary romance seeking stories that offer more than familiar tropes, author Andrea Ramir…

Sponsored by Andrea Ramirez·Jul 21
A diverse audience gazes at a striking black and white photograph of the 'I Am A Man' sanitation worker strike signs at an art exhibition.
Artisans & Craft

Mississippi Museum Showcases Photographs That Shaped the Black Arts Movement

On March 28, 1968, Ernest Withers captured Memphis sanitation workers striking with 'I Am A Man' signs.

Ikaika Kalua·May 22
Close-up of Marazzi Lume tiles in a square format, showcasing their Lux surface finish in a modern bathroom setting.
Artisans & Craft

Marazzi Lume Tiles: New Square Format & Design Insights

Marazzi’s Lume tile collection, celebrated for its distinctive Lux surface finish and original 6x24 cm format, now boasts a new square format.

Ikaika Kalua·May 21
5 Ways Historic Bethlehem River Tours Delivers a Unique Multi-Sport Adventure
Travel & Place

5 Ways Historic Bethlehem River Tours Delivers a Unique Multi-Sport Adventure

The demand for active, experience-based travel is on the rise, with adventure tourism growing into a significant market. For those looking to explore the outdoors without planning complex logistics, finding a single outi…

Sponsored by Historic Bethlehem River Tours·Jul 20
Modern data center campus in Arizona featuring a Corten steel facade, designed as a civic contribution and integrated into the desert landscape.
Artisans & Craft

Gensler Corten Data Centre Embraces Civic Contribution

Gensler has unveiled plans for its Thistle Data Center Campus in Arizona, featuring a weathering steel facade designed to be a 'meaningful civic contribution' rather than a typical industrial eyesore,

Ikaika Kalua·May 21
A vintage computer screen displaying a 3D architectural model, with floppy disks nearby, representing Zaha Hadid's early digital designs.
Hearth & Home

Zaha Hadid's groundbreaking first digital designs are now revealed

Decades-old 3D computer models of Zaha Hadid's earliest digital designs, stored on floppy disks, have just been released, offering the first public glimpse into the genesis of her iconic parametric fo

Ikaika Kalua·May 20
Red Dot Airport Shuttle Shared Ride Review: The Smartest Way to NYC Airports in 2026
Travel & Place

Red Dot Airport Shuttle Shared Ride Review: The Smartest Way to NYC Airports in 2026

This article reviews Red Dot Airport Shuttle, a shared ride service designed to alleviate the stress and high costs associated with traveling to NYC airports from Fairfield and Westchester counties. It highlights the service's cost-efficiency and reliability compared to driving, parking, or using ride-hailing apps.

Sponsored by Red Dot Airport Shuttle·Jul 19
Two large, monumental sculptures crafted from reassembled Korean celadon ceramic shards, standing in a historic cemetery landscape.
Artisans & Craft

Jean Shin reimagines Korean diaspora with celadon shards in new sculpture

Nearly two tons of discarded Korean ceramic shards, once destined for landfills, have been meticulously reassembled into two monumental vessels now standing at Green-Wood.

Ikaika Kalua·May 20
Solving Vacation Logistics: The TravelSearch Guru Method for Reliable Punta Cana Excursions in 2026
Travel & Place

Solving Vacation Logistics: The TravelSearch Guru Method for Reliable Punta Cana Excursions in 2026

Planning reliable Punta Cana excursions for 2026 can be overwhelming, but TravelSearch Guru simplifies the process by connecting travelers with carefully selected, trustworthy options. The platform focuses on removing uncertainty and ensuring smooth, well-organized experiences.

Sponsored by TravelSearch Guru·Jul 19
Award-winning garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show designed by Sarah Eberle, showcasing lush greenery and vibrant flowers under golden hour light.
Artisans & Craft

Sarah Eberle wins RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year

At 71, Sarah Eberle was 'thrilled to bits' after her garden not only won a Gold medal but was also crowned the RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year, adding to her record-breaking collection of accolades, ac

Ikaika Kalua·May 20
Interior view of Browns of Leith, a vibrant food hall in a renovated historic Edinburgh factory, showcasing a lively atmosphere with food stalls and patrons.
Culinary Trends

Gras renovates century-old Edinburgh factory into vibrant food hall

An over-century-old factory in Edinburgh, a symbol of industrial might, now buzzes as Browns of Leith, a vibrant food hall.

Mateo Reyes·May 18
Journey With Jenny: Expert Travel Planning for Your Next Vacation
Travel & Place

Journey With Jenny: Expert Travel Planning for Your Next Vacation

For travelers seeking the best travel planning of 2024, Journey with Jenny offers a personalized and expert approach to creating unforgettable vacations. Based in Brevard County, Florida, founder Jenny Breedlove leverage…

Sponsored by Journey with Jenny·Jul 16
Zaha Hadid's Nordpark Cable Railway stations in Innsbruck, featuring fluid, ice-inspired double-curved glass structures illuminated at dusk.
Artisans & Craft

Zaha Hadid's Nordpark stations: Parametric forms inspired by ice

In 2007, the Nordpark Cable Railway stations in Innsbruck became the world's largest structures to use double-curved glass, a feat enabled by automotive-grade manufacturing techniques.

Ikaika Kalua·May 18